滑(すべ)り出(だ)し

すべりだし
noun
start; outset; beginning
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1. start; outset; opening phase
The way something gets under way, especially its initial momentum or success. Often used of projects, sales, seasons, or careers.
順調(じゅんちょう)な滑(すべ)り出(だ)し。
A smooth start.
新(あたら)しい店(みせ)は好調(こうちょう)な滑(すべ)り出(だ)しを見(み)せた。
The new store got off to a strong start.
今期(こんき)の売上(うりあげ)は滑(すべ)り出(だ)しから予想(よそう)を上回(うわまわ)っている。
This term's sales have exceeded forecasts right from the start.

Refers to the opening phase of an activity and how well it goes; frequently paired with evaluative words.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • スタート: start — neutral, the moment of beginning
  • 出(で)だし: opening; beginning — close synonym, often of writing or speech

Related Words

Compare: スタート (start)
Compare: 出(で)だし (opening)
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Added 2026.5.25 11:04 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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